Description Muz Wilson is a name synonymous with innovative fly patterns, and on this DVD he presents eight of his most successful ties. Muz ties each fly explaining the steps and the thoughts behind them – what effect he was trying to achieve and how the tying techniques and materials bring life to the fly; an amazing insight into the mind of one of Australia’s most creative tiers. His vast knowledge of the prey items being represented and the fish species he is targeting is evident throughout the DVD. Not only must the fly look right, it must also behave in a way the fish are expecting. The Wee Creek Hopper is a great example of how an imitation can be stripped down to just its essential triggers, leaving a simple, robust fly that is arguably more effective than many complicated grasshopper patterns. Then there’s Muz’s ‘fuzzle’ technique which gives flies a translucent halo effect, producing a very lifelike quality in the water. For beginners or experienced tiers, Muz provides a wealth of information and inspires the viewer to hit the tying bench to replicate these patterns, or to set about designing your own. Very sadly we lost Muz in 2015 to cancer – this DVD is a fitting tribute to the man’s immense enthusiasm and skills. Running time 57 minutes.
